Paradise of Thorns - CinemAsia • Nederlands Filmhuis Denhaag

Boss KUNO

The Paradise of Thorns - CinemAsia

Set in northern Thailand, Thongkam and Sek build their paradise within a durian orchard. When a sudden tragedy takes Sek away from Thongkam, he has no option but to fight for the fruits of his labour and love.

Tucked beneath the lush mountains of northern Thailand, Thongkam and Sek build their own paradise within a durian orchard. The fruits of their labour bear witness to their undying promise and devotion to each other. However, when tragedy strikes and Sek suddenly dies, Thongkam not only loses his loved one but also their cherished orchard. Without his name on the deed, Sek’s mother and her adopted daughter arrive to claim what they believe is theirs, with unresolved family mysteries and dramas in tow.

With stunning cinematography and a vivid score, The Paradise of Thorns offers a poignant, multi-layered, and sensitive commentary of rural Thai society, where inequality is the norm, and familial bond and loyalty is often tested by the conditions. Set in the very recent time when same-sex marriage was yet to be legalised in Thailand, the film is a powerful testament to queer resilience and an unforgettable melodrama chock-full of confrontations with explosive consequences.

CinemAsia 2025

This film is part of CinemAsia on Tour 2025 and will be screening from May 9 to 11 at Filmhuis Den Haag. CinemAsia is the gateway to Asian cinema in the Netherlands. The diverse festival program ranges from major Asian blockbusters to independent films and inspiring documentaries that reflect a rapidly changing Asia. Additionally, CinemAsia serves as a creative platform that enhances the visibility of Asian communities in the media and encourages diversity in storytelling within Dutch media and society.

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Regisseur Boss KUNO
Cast Jeff SATUR, Engfa WARAHA, Srida PUAPIMOL
Land Thailand
Taal Thai
Ondertiteling Engels
Speelduur 131 min

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